The Haflinger
originated in the mountains of Austria. Bred in Tyrol as light draft
and harness horses, they also worked as general riding horses and
pack animals. This lighter and smaller breed, sure footed in the
rugged mountain terrain, soon became one of the preferred breeds of
the region.

The first
registered Haflinger was born in 1874 in the village of Hafling,
Austria, where it's name was originated. Their standard height ranges
from 52 to 59 inches, weighing in at 800 to 1300 pounds, and are
easily recognized by their deep chestnut coloring, highlighted with
flowing white manes and tails.

The American
Quarter Horse gets its name for it's record-breaking speed in
the quarter-mile run. Heavily muscled and compact, these horses can
run a short distance over a straightaway faster than any other horse!
The quarter-mile is still the most popular distance for racing the
American Quarter Horse. The best Quarter Horses can run the 440 yards
in just 21 seconds or less! They are rather small horses, standing at
around 15 hands, but they have a variety of uses.

The Quarter
Horse is the most commonly used horse for ranchers and rodeos. They
are good at herding stock and excellent at barrel racing and cattle
roping. They are also used in show jumping. The horse's calm
disposition makes it a great recreational horse for children too. The
horse officially became the American Quarter Horse in 1940 when a
registry was formed to preserve this special breed.

The horse is
stocky, stands about 15.2 hands high. American Quarter Horses have
only limited white markings on the face and on the legs below the
knees. There are also 13 other recognized colors of American Quarter
Horses including the most common color of sorrel (reddish brown). The
others colors are black, brown, buckskin, bay, chestnut, gray,
palomino, grullo, dun, red dun, red roan and blue roan.

American
Quarter Horses are found in all 50 states, throughout Canada and
Mexico and in more than 70 other countries. It is no wonder this
breed is the world's most popular horse. It's versatility and calm,
gentle nature make the horse a wonderful riding experience for both
the novice and experienced rider.